Supernovae Shine Light on Gamma-ray Bursts
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most powerful explosions in the cosmos. They last several seconds and emit the same amount of light as nearly all the stars in the universe.
Such extreme...
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It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Leo Ribuffo, a beloved professor of history in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
“Leo Ribuffo was an...
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Physics, Professionally Speaking
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